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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luca Fuschini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Luca Fuschini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuschini misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Fuschini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Fuschini just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fuschini.
Fuschini misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fuschini misses the jab.
Fuschini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Fuschini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Fuschini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie wants to control but Fuschini is keeping him busy.
Fuschini is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fuschini is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Fuschini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fuschini gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fuschini wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Fuschini is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Fuschini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuschini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fuschini controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fuschini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fuschini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Fuschini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Fuschini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fuschini.
Fuschini tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie won't let Fuschini get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fuschini tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Fuschini is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Fuschini regains half guard.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fuschini sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Fuschini. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Fuschini throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Fuschini finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fuschini advances position into side control!
Fuschini fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Fuschini wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vitor Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fuschini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
Fuschini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuschini looking to stall.
Fuschini can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Fuschini tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuschini takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fuschini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fuschini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fuschini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuschini drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fuschini wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuschini manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Fuschini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fuschini is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fuschini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fuschini dives on top into guard.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fuschini is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Fuschini trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuschini has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Fuschini landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Fuschini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fuschini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Fuschini eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fuschini takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Fuschini has control of the leg.
Fuschini working Gracie over with strikes.
Fuschini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fuschini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuschini.
Fuschini drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Fuschini working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Fuschini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuschini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie working for a triangle but Fuschini defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fuschini accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fuschini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Fuschini tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vitor Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fuschini misses with a body kick.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuschini.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Fuschini is defending well.
Fuschini is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Fuschini is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Fuschini is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him!
Gracie moves to the back.
Gracie gets his hands free as Fuschini looks to control.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fuschini defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gracie working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Luca Fuschini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie is looking for a choke. Fuschini gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Fuschini manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Gracie working for a triangle but Fuschini defends it easily.
Vitor Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuschini is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie is trying to keep Fuschini in close.
Fuschini lands a couple of digs.
Fuschini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fuschini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fuschini preventing the sweep.
Fuschini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuschini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fuschini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fuschini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fuschini is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Fuschini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vitor Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fuschini lands a couple of digs.
Fuschini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuschini has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Fuschini trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Fuschini has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fuschini's guard.
Fuschini throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzuki comes to the ring accompanied by Stranglehold by Ted Nugent. Sackett comes into a darkened arena with his song building. She Hates Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Suzuki.
Suzuki tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Logan Sackett has been cut.
Sackett misses with a hook
and Suzuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suzuki swings widly with a right hand
and Suzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Suzuki is predictable there
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suzuki loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Suzuki throws a lazy head kick
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suzuki misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett cracks Suzuki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suzuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suzuki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Suzuki throws an off balance right hand
and Sackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suzuki misses with a combination
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suzuki throws a sloppy head kick
and Sackett counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzuki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Suzuki.
Logan Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suzuki misses with a straight left.
Suzuki with a poor takedown
and Sackett counters with an inside leg kick.
Sackett lands a nice hook to Suzuki's body. Suzuki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Suzuki misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki throws a lazy head kick
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
Suzuki misses with a straight left.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Suzuki.
A head kick by Suzuki misses
and Sackett counters with a left to the body.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Suzuki saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Suzuki misses
and Sackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suzuki is breathing heavily.
Suzuki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suzuki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suzuki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisuke Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suzuki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Sackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Logan Sackett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Suzuki misses with a head kick.
Suzuki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett dips to his left and cracks Suzuki with an uppercut!
Suzuki shoots and misses
and Sackett counters with a right hand to the body.
Suzuki throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Suzuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Suzuki.
A combination from Sackett does no damage.
Suzuki throws an off balance right hand
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Suzuki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Suzuki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Suzuki fails with the takedown
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett jabs at Suzuki's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Suzuki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Suzuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suzuki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Suzuki.
Suzuki throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Suzuki. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Suzuki misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Suzuki's knee momentarily.
Suzuki throws a series of punches but Sackett moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Suzuki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though.
Daisuke Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisuke Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A lazy body kick from Suzuki
and Sackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suzuki throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Suzuki misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Suzuki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suzuki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Logan Sackett's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A low kick from Suzuki misses
and Suzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suzuki counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Suzuki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sackett to the ground. Suzuki is now in Sackett's guard.
Suzuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sackett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Suzuki passes Sackett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sackett is just riding it out for now. Suzuki eventually gives up the hold.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suzuki.
Suzuki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sackett's head.
Sackett is trying to get back to full guard.
Suzuki thows a huge punch but Sackett dodges it nicely.
Suzuki content to control rather than advance.
Sackett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Daisuke Suzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Suzuki looking to sit in guard and control but Sackett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Suzuki looking for a guillotine here but Sackett defends easily.
Sackett cracks Suzuki with a solid left hand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Suzuki looking for subs off his back but Sackett has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sackett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sackett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sackett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suzuki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Suzuki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sackett manages to get himself to full guard.
Suzuki looking to sit in guard and control but Sackett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suzuki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sackett has managed to get both his arms back between Suzuki's legs - danger averted.
Suzuki is trying to keep Sackett in close.
Suzuki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sackett defends well.
Sackett wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
Sackett is in close to Suzuki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Suzuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sackett defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daisuke Suzuki.
I think Sackett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Sackett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessio Fuschini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinton Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alessio Fuschini's chin.
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alessio Fuschini!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuschini misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Fuschini throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Fuschini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuschini throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Fuschini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Fuschini.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fuschini. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Fuschini ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Fuschini slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fuschini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Fuschini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuschini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fuschini lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Quinton Jackson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson digs a good hook to Fuschini's body.
Fuschini tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries to clinch but Fuschini moves out of range.
Fuschini swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fuschini closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Fuschini misses.
Fuschini throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Fuschini only half commits.
Fuschini walks into a jab.
Fuschini goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson is rocked!
Alessio Fuschini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuschini throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Fuschini feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Jackson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alessio Fuschini!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Ice Ice Baby as his entrance music. Anderson Silva will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabian Cameron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cameron counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva avoids the body shot from Cameron.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cameron counters with a nice uppercut.
Cameron connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Cameron.
Silva gets caught napping as Cameron dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cameron working some strikes from top position.
Cameron slips nicely into half guard.
Cameron moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that!
Silva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cameron.
Silva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cameron.
Cameron in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silva won't allow Cameron to pass to mount.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cameron.
Cameron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cameron is working for a submission of some sort.
Cameron is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Cameron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cameron wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cameron thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Cameron throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is not content to let Cameron control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cameron trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Cameron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva wants to control but Cameron is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cameron looks to land a strike but Silva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cameron tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cameron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cameron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cameron looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Cameron dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cameron throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Cameron shrugs it off.
Silva tries to clinch there but Cameron circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cameron shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fabian Cameron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cameron throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva wants to clinch
and Cameron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Anderson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cameron throws a big shot that misses.
Cameron misses with a wild body shot.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cameron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cameron swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Cameron swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Cameron will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cameron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cameron counters with a left to the body.
Cameron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Cameron.
Cameron throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Cameron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cameron counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva misses with a combination
and Cameron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Cameron misses with a wild body shot.
Cameron has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a leg kick but Cameron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a combination
and Cameron counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Cameron slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva looks to land a combination but Cameron avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cameron misses with a wild body shot.
Cameron shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cameron.
Cameron misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cameron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Cameron lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva tries to clinch
and Cameron counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cameron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron looking to pass the guard.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cameron is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Silva stands up from Cameron's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cameron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Cameron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameron is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Silva slams his shin into Cameron's torso.
Cameron connects with a looping right hand.
Cameron throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cameron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Silva moves to clinch but Cameron breaks away
and Cameron counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Cameron.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cameron throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cameron misses with a head shot.
Poor strikes thrown by Cameron there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Cameron breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cameron throws some wild stikes that Silva manages to avoid easily.
Cameron throwing strikes here but Silva is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cameron throwing strikes here but Silva is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cameron unloading with bombs!
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Cameron has a good base and remains in mount.
Fabian Cameron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big strike lands for Cameron! That's really hurt Silva and he's turned his back - Cameron keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cameron jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabian Cameron!
Fabian Cameron retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox comes to the ring accompanied by Its time for WAR!!!-ll cool j. Jones has chosen Alice in Chains - Them Bones as his entrance music. David Knox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joseph Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knox's head.
It looks like David Knox has been cut.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Knox.
Knox moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones has managed to clinch.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones wants to clinch but Knox slips to the side
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
Knox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
Knox misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries to clinch but Knox moves away
and Knox counters with a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Knox throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Knox makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
Jones looks gassed!
Knox tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Jones misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Knox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Knox is predictable there
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Knox.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Knox misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Knox is predictable there
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Knox counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
David Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Knox counters by clinching up.
Jones blocking some punches.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox misses with some punches.
Jones is trying to push Knox away but Knox has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the ropes.
Jones is looking to control Knox's arms but Knox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the ropes.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox can't break the clinch.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Knox has double underhooks.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones presses Knox against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones is looking to control Knox's arms but Knox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the ropes.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a thumping low kick.
Joseph Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Jones misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knox thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joseph Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Knox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox counters by clinching up.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Jones trying to stall but Knox improves his position.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Knox.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Knox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the ropes.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
A frustrated look appears on Knox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the ropes.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox prevents a body shot from Jones.
Knox blocks a body shot from Jones.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Jones is trying to stall.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Knox into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Knox throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones misses with a combination
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Jones checks a low kick from Knox.
Knox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joseph Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joseph Jones!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dameon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostya Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the ring accompanied by Brazilian Death. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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154 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dameon Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kostya Tszyu!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Tszyu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machida. Machida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida misses with the body kick
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tszyu throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Machida gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tszyu counters with a nice body shot.
Machida throws a head kick that misses
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tszyu throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tszyu misses with a left hand
and Machida counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Machida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick
and Tszyu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Machida throws a head kick that misses
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Tszyu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tszyu throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
Dameon Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Machida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tszyu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Machida is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick from Machida is predictable there
and Tszyu counters with a big left hand that crumples Machida! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kostya Tszyu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Burov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Shmuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burov comes to the ring accompanied by Russian Rocket. Pavel Burov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pavel Burov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buck Shmuck!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shmuck wants to clinch
and Burov counters with a straight right hand.
Shmuck tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burov counters with a nice body shot.
Shmuck moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shmuck.
Shmuck lands a knee to the body.
Burov managing to block the knees to the body from Shmuck.
Shmuck tries a body shot but Burov blocks it.
Burov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Burov.
Burov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shmuck slows down the pace here.
Shmuck tries to land a knee to the head but Burov blocks with his arms.
Shmuck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burov.
Shmuck presses Burov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shmuck tries to throw a body punch but Burov avoids it by throwing Shmuck back against the ropes.
Shmuck unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shmuck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burov is trying to stall.
Shmuck tightens his grip and picks Burov up, before dumping him to the ground. Burov manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shmuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Burov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shmuck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shmuck throws and elbow that misses. Burov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shmuck's guard. Nice move by Burov!
Burov has gone for a leg lock! Shmuck slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burov's guard.
Shmuck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shmuck puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shmuck is keen to just control but Burov is a slippery customer.
Well, if Shmuck is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shmuck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burov defending well though.
Shmuck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Shmuck is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Burov is pressing down on Shmuck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck trying to control but Burov is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Burov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Buck Shmuck hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Burov slips a jab and a cross from Shmuck.
Shmuck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shmuck tries to clinch but Burov moves away
and Shmuck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shmuck closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shmuck closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burov scores with a sloppy right hand. Shmuck should have avoided that one.
Shmuck rushes Burov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Burov tries a body shot but Shmuck blocks it.
Burov avoiding damage as Shmuck throws knees to the body.
Burov dodges an elbow strike from Shmuck.
Shmuck tries to land a knee to the head but Burov blocks with his arms.
Burov pulls guard effortlessly.
Burov wants to stand and escape but Shmuck is having none of it.
Shmuck gets to his feet - Burov follows without any prompting.
Shmuck darts in trying to clinch
and Shmuck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Burov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burov circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pavel Burov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shmuck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burov doesn't seem bothered though.
Shmuck moves into the clinch.
Burov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burov is trying to break the clinch but Shmuck has him pressed against the ropes.
Shmuck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burov prevents it.
Shmuck missing with knees to the body.
Burov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Burov throws a head punch that misses.
Burov swings wildly with an uppercut but Shmuck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shmuck darts in and clinches Burov up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Burov.
Burov is trying to break free.
Shmuck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Burov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shmuck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burov is trying to push Shmuck away but Shmuck has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Shmuck tries a knee to the head but Burov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shmuck regains guard immediately.
Burov wants to control from the top but Shmuck keeps moving.
Shmuck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shmuck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shmuck is working an open guard so Burov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burov wants it to stay on the feet.
Pavel Burov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Shmuck.
Shmuck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shmuck defending well as Burov loads up on a big left hand.
Shmuck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shmuck tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Burov counter with a right hand.
Shmuck tries to clinch
and Burov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shmuck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Shmuck - just one landing.
Burov keeps the fight on the outside.
Burov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shmuck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck moves to clinch but Burov breaks away
and Burov counters with a straight right hand.
Shmuck is looking to clinch but Burov is avoiding it.
Burov clobbers Shmuck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shmuck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burov counters with a right hand to the body.
Shmuck tries to clinch but Burov moves away
and Burov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burov.
Burov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shmuck's guard.
Burov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burov wants to control from the top but Shmuck keeps moving.
Burov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shmuck is trying to control the position but Burov postures up.
Burov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shmuck, up you get!
Burov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shmuck counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shmuck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burov counters with a stiff right hand.
Shmuck moves to clinch but Burov breaks away
and Burov counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Burov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Burov finds it's way through Shmuck's defenses.
Shmuck tries to clinch up
and Burov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shmuck tries to clinch
letting Burov counter with a right hand.
Shmuck with a poor takedown
enabling Burov to counter with a crisp jab.
Burov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut there from Burov.
Shmuck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burov slips a jab and a cross from Shmuck.
Shmuck tries to clinch but Burov moves away
and Burov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shmuck tries to clinch
and Burov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shmuck misses with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burov.
Shmuck is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burov counters with a straight right hand.
Shmuck is still on wobbly legs! Can Burov finish him?
Shmuck darts in trying to clinch
and Burov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burov.
Shmuck seems to have recovered his senses.
Burov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shmuck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shmuck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Buck Shmuck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck wants to stand but Burov is controlling the position.
Shmuck controlling Burov's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Pavel Burov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shmuck moves to clinch but Burov breaks away
and Burov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shmuck tries to clinch but Burov moves away
and Burov counters with a straight right hand.
Shmuck closes the distance but Burov moves to the side
and Burov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shmuck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burov swivels and escapes.
Shmuck tries to clinch
and Burov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shmuck closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shmuck won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck is not content to let Burov control the position.
Burov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shmuck will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shmuck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shmuck struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sloppy strikes there by Burov.
Shmuck is trying to buck Burov off.
Burov advances nicely into full mount.
Burov moves to take his opponent's back.
Burov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shmuck tries to escape but Burov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Burov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Burov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans's entrance music is Emoyrean Mercenaries. A fine choice. Virtanen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Soomaaliyeey toosoo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Evans!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdullah Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Virtanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Virtanen misses with a straight right.
Virtanen thows a leg kick but Evans checks it
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Evans.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Virtanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Evans tries to clinch but Virtanen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans misses with a hook to the body
and Virtanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans moves out of range as Virtanen throws a body kick.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Virtanen throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Virtanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Evans's head.
Virtanen looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
Virtanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Virtanen thows a leg kick but Evans checks it
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Abdullah Virtanen has been cut.
Virtanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virtanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Abdullah Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Virtanen.
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Virtanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. Virtanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Virtanen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Virtanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Evans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Virtanen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Virtanen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Virtanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Virtanen is predictable there
and Evans makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Virtanen really felt that one!
A swing and a miss from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a body kick the misses
and Evans counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a body shot.
Virtanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick by Virtanen misses
and Evans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Virtanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Virtanen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Virtanen tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evans is looking to wear down Virtanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Virtanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virtanen throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Evans misses with a body kick.
Evans throws a nice outside leg kick.
Virtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Virtanen is predictable there
and Evans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Virtanen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Evans tries to land a body kick
and Virtanen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Evans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Virtanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virtanen tries to score with a low kick but Evans moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Evans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Virtanen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick
and Evans counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Evans blocks a head kick by Virtanen.
Virtanen moves out of range as Evans strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Virtanen working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evans.
Evans digs a right hand into Virtanen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Virtanen's gas tank.
Virtanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Nice body punch from Evans.
Virtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Virtanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Evans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Virtanen's efforts to push away.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans has Virtanen pressed against the ropes, preventing Virtanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Virtanen has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Stalling in the clinch from Evans.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Virtanen avoids it by throwing Evans back against the ropes.
Virtanen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Virtanen throws an elbow that misses.
Virtanen blocking some punches.
Virtanen tries to break the clinch but Evans is controlling the position.
Evans works on Virtanen's body with a couple of short punches.
Evans pushes Virtanen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Virtanen or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans pushes Virtanen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Evans pushes Virtanen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Evans lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Evans lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Virtanen to his knees! Evans keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Evans!
Ryan Evans is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaisafa Masoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoli Valutchko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masoe comes to the ring accompanied by Bang On by Boo Yaa Tribe. Valutchko has chosen Gimn Sovetskogo Sojuza as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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281 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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30
295 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gaisafa Masoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anatoli Valutchko!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masoe throws a front kick aimed at Valutchko's knee but Valutchko avoids it well.
Masoe throws a low kick but Valutchko moves out of range easily.
Valutchko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Masoe misses with a leg kick
and Valutchko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Masoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Masoe motions for Valutchko to come forward. Masoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masoe tries a low kick but Valutchko avoids it.
Valutchko checks a low kick from Masoe.
Valutchko jabs Masoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valutchko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valutchko lands a couple of digs.
Valutchko throwing strikes but missing.
Valutchko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Masoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Valutchko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masoe is keeping the position for now.
Valutchko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Masoe is trying to control the position but Valutchko postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe working a defensive guard but Valutchko passes into half guard.
Valutchko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masoe keeps working.
Valutchko controlling the action here.
Masoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valutchko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masoe keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Masoe won't allow Valutchko to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe tries to kick Valutchko off but Valutchko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Valutchko thows a huge punch but Masoe dodges it nicely.
Valutchko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Masoe!
Valutchko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Valutchko prevents Masoe from getting the reversal.
Masoe is squirming around, avoiding Valutchko's attempts to control the action.
Valutchko breaks from Masoe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Valutchko lands a heavy elbow.
Masoe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Valutchko wants to control the pace but Masoe is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Valutchko throwing strikes here but Masoe is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Masoe working to try and regain half guard.
Valutchko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valutchko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masoe is looking to escape.
Valutchko looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valutchko punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoli Valutchko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Masoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valutchko.
Masoe misses with a combination
and Valutchko counters with a shoot takedown. Masoe fights it but they end up in guard.
Masoe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Valutchko tries to hold on but Masoe pushes him away.
Anatoli Valutchko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valutchko is squirming around, avoiding Masoe's attempts to control the action.
Valutchko working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe avoids the attempt from Valutchko to control.
Valutchko is desperately trying to improve his position but Masoe has a good base and remains in mount.
Valutchko tries to lock up and control but Masoe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masoe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masoe trying to control but Valutchko is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Valutchko can't escape the position.
Masoe looking to control but Valutchko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Masoe controlling from mount.
Valutchko wants to control but Masoe is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masoe wants to control the pace but Valutchko is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Masoe is really struggling to control Valutchko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Valutchko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Masoe wants to control the pace but Valutchko is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gaisafa Masoe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Masoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valutchko's head.
Masoe throws a leg kick but Valutchko moved away.
Masoe misses with a left hand
and Masoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masoe.
Masoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valutchko checks it well.
Masoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valutchko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masoe counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valutchko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masoe. Valutchko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valutchko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masoe.
Masoe tries to bum rush Valutchko with a series of wild strikes but Valutchko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valutchko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masoe throws a shot from downtown. Valutchko moves away and avoids it.
Masoe misses the body punch
and Valutchko counters with a straight right hand.
Masoe misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe tries to clinch up but Valutchko circles away and keeps his distance.
Masoe swings widly with a right hand
and Valutchko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Masoe's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masoe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Masoe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valutchko is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Masoe looking to control but Valutchko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valutchko tries to lock up and control but Masoe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Valutchko is looking to get to half guard.
Masoe controlling the pace for now.
Valutchko is squirming around, avoiding Masoe's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaisafa Masoe clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck for Valutchko with that takedown attempt.
Valutchko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masoe throws a right hand that misses
and Valutchko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valutchko scores with a hook to the body. Masoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valutchko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valutchko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masoe counters with a leg kick.
Valutchko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Masoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valutchko.
Masoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Valutchko counters with a stiff right hand.
Valutchko fails with the takedown.
Valutchko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Masoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valutchko circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko misses with a looping right.
Valutchko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valutchko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Masoe misses with the body kick
and Valutchko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Valutchko as he connects with a hook.
Masoe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valutchko counters with a stiff right hand.
Masoe thows a leg kick but Valutchko checks it
and Valutchko counters with a one-two to the body.
Masoe throws an off balance right hand
and Valutchko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valutchko is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe throws a right hand that misses
and Valutchko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valutchko catches Masoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Masoe misses
and Valutchko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masoe misses with a left hand
and Valutchko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valutchko checks it well.
Masoe throws a sloppy head kick
and Valutchko counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Valutchko misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe swings widly with a right hand
and Valutchko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masoe slips a jab from Valutchko.
Valutchko looks to score with a jab to the body but Masoe is just out of range.
Masoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valutchko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Masoe is predictable there
and Valutchko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valutchko.
Masoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Masoe, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valutchko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valutchko looking to sit in guard and control but Masoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoli Valutchko dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Masoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Valutchko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Valutchko counters with a left and a right that stings Masoe.
Masoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masoe swings widly with a right hand
and Valutchko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Masoe misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe misses with a left hand
and Valutchko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Valutchko to counter with a crisp jab.
Masoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valutchko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valutchko on the side of the head.
Masoe lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gaisafa Masoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Masoe throws an off balance right hand
and Valutchko counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masoe tries to sprawl but Valutchko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Masoe is pressing down on Valutchko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Masoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Valutchko throws and elbow that misses. Masoe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valutchko's guard. Nice move by Masoe!
Masoe stopping the sweep attempt from Valutchko.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valutchko controlling the position.
Valutchko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masoe wants to stand but Valutchko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Masoe wants to stand and escape but instead Valutchko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Valutchko is working Masoe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masoe keeping moving, preventing Valutchko from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valutchko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valutchko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valutchko throws a big right hand that misses.
Valutchko wants to control from the top but Masoe keeps moving.
Valutchko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valutchko trying to control but Masoe is working from the bottom.
Masoe is trying to control the position but Valutchko postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaisafa Masoe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masoe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Gaisafa Masoe retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Red Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox comes to the ring accompanied by Sanford and Son. Penn has chosen BJ Penn as his entrance music. Red Fox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Red Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries to work over Fox's front leg with a kick but Fox checks it.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fox swivels and escapes.
Fox misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Fox swings widly with a right hand
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
Red Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fox tries to work over Penn's front leg with a kick but Penn checks it.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fox counter with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Fox.
Fox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Penn there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
Fox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fox throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Fox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Fox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox misses the body punch
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Fox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Penn checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Fox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fox throws out the jab.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fox pinned against the ropes. Fox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Red Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Penn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fox throws a leg kick that is checked
and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Penn misses with a leg kick.
Penn moves out of range as Fox strikes.
Fox defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Penn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Penn throws out a loose jab but Fox uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Red Fox will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Penn misses with a body punch
and Fox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bj Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fox tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Fox throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn scores with a jab. Fox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Fox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fox, right into the meat.
Fox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Fox blocks the body kick.
Penn connects with a leg kick. Fox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Fox.
Fox misses with a low kick as Penn jumps back.
Fox throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fox sizes up Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Penn motions for Fox to come forward. Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Penn misses the jab.
Fox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fox tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Fox off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Fox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the ropes.
Fox stuffs the takedown.
Red Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Penn.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Penn.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Fox dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fox misses with a kick to the body.
Penn moves away from the strike by Fox.
A big right from Penn misses.
Sloppy strikes from Fox. Those never looked like landing.
Penn throws a leg kick
and Fox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Penn's head backwards.
Fox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn cracks Fox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Penn has his takedown stuffed
and Fox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Fox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fox moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Penn with a jab.
Penn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fox moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fox's guard.
Fox wants to sweep but no luck.
Fox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fox looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Bj Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Fox is keeping the position.
Red Fox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn trying to control the action but Fox is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Red Fox.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fox, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Red Fox!
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